After renewing his employment contract, the Superintendent of the Birmingham City Schools resigns.
Meanwhile, Birmingham City Council has voted to give themselves a lift in their expense accounts, future council members a raise in salary, and give the mayor more freedom to spend.
We ponder these local political acts and what’s next with Kyle Whitmire, political commentator for the Alabama Media Group.
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